Edam have released a new optional battery holder set for their Espirit touring car chassis. The new set includes an aluminium backboard, a battery strap, a battery frame, aluminium washers and the screws needed for the installation. This optional set helps to hold the battery tightly to prevent movement while racing and in the event of crashes.
Top International touring car driver Freddy Sudhoff has made the switch from Hot Bodies to race for the Russian Awesomatix team. The German driver, who is a front runner in the Euro Touring Series, where the A700 took its first international win last summer in Rd6 of the Pro Stock series, will join an already strong team that includes Ivan Laptev, Steen Graversen and Martin Lissau. He had this to say:
First of all I want to thank HPI/ HB for the support during the last two years. But now I am looking forward to a great experience and new challenges. Therefore I changed to the very innovative Awesomatix team with it’s designer Oleg Babich. My first tests went very well and I am quite confident for the upcoming season as the car sets new standards in quality and performance.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]
UK-based Reedy/Team Associated driver Olly Jefferies’ cars will be powered by Reedy Sonic motors for 2012. Olly’s Team Associated TC6.1 and 12R5.1 have been powered by Reedy LiPo batteries for some time, but he now expects to take advantage of the powerful motor/battery combination early on in the season and at the World Championships this summer. Jefferies, one of the premier on-road drivers in Europe and a regular on the BRCA UK 1/12 and TC circuit, is looking forward to his new equipment and had the following to say:
I am very happy to be running the Reedy Sonic motor for 2012 and to carry the Reedy name on my car. I have been extremely pleased with how testing has gone. Combined with the Reedy LiPo, TC6.1, 12R5.1, and the hard-working guys at Team Associated/Reedy, I feel very confident for the coming season.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Ball bearing specialist, ABEC35, continues with a strong team this year by extending their contract with Hot Bodies factory driver Atsushi Hara and Tamiya factory driver Marc Rheinard. Both world champions will once again run the company’s range of high quality ball bearings in their respective cars throughout 2012.
Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]
Serpent have announced that Italian driver Luca Piromalli has joined Serpent and will run the Serpent 966-Team Edition in the coming season. Having recently tested the 966-TE in Cassino, he was very impressed with the speed and handling of the car. Luca will take part in all the main Italian races as well as the Euros and be joined by Mazzeo, Tedechi and more strong Italian drivers this year.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Hot Race tires have announced the continuation of cooperation with the German driver Sabrina Lechner for 2012. The Serpent/OS driver will participate in the German national championships and international competitions in both 1/8th and 1/10th on road using the Italian made tires.
Source: Hot Race tires [hotracerc.com]
More new Mugen MTX5 option parts from KM Racing starting with this aluminium servo saver set. CNC machined from high quality aluminium and anodised grey, this replacement part is much stronger and more durable than the original plastic version. Also new are a 2mm carbon fibre top deck and 2.5mm carbon fibre front body plate that helps stabilise the shell while making the mounting more secure in the event of an accident.
Stephane Bouche has rejoined Team Shepherd for the 2012 season. After one year away the front running Frenchman has switched back to the German manufacturer using the Velox V8 in the upcoming season. Stephane plans to attend both Euros A and B as well as all rounds of the French National Expert Championship giving support to all fellow Shepherd drivers. Stephane has the following to say:
I’m really enjoying to come back to the Team Shepherd for 2012 after 1 year of transition. The Velox V8 “eleven” is really successful and I hope to have some good results for the Euro B in France and Euro A in Portugal next year. I would like to thank Team Shepherd and French distributor Andelle Competition for their confidence, and best whishes to all for 2012.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
